National Patient Safety Alert

Kay-Cee-L (potassium chloride 5mmol/5ml) syrup will be out of stock from late September 2024. The resupply date is to be confirmed.

The supply disruption is caused by an amendment to the manufacturing process, requiring re-formulation, and revalidation of the product.

This alert is for action by: All organisations involved in prescribing, dispensing and administering Kay-Cee-L (potassium chloride 375mg/5ml) (potassium chloride 5mmol/5ml) syrup.

This is a safety critical and complex National Patient Safety Alert. Implementation should be co-ordinated by an executive lead (or equivalent role in organisations without executive boards) and supported by clinical leaders in paediatrics, GP practices and pharmacy services in all sectors.

The National Patient Safety Alert provides further background, clinical information and actions for providers.